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Black Male Working Academy

EIN 81-1743559 · Lexington, KY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO GIVE SUPPORT TO AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES WHEN THEY TAKE ADVANCED AND AP CLASSES, TO HELP THEM BECOME COLLEGE AND CAREER READY. TO PROVIDE ACT AND SAT PREP CLASSES. PROVIDE YOUNG MEN ANNUALLY WITH COLLEGE AND EDUCATIONAL TRIP BOTH STATE SIDE AND INTERNATIONALLY.

Income
$468,676
Spending
$390,203
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
4
Highest pay
$19,094, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $191,764 spent. EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL TRIPS. TRAVEL IS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL THAT OPENS DOORS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUNG MEN. WE CONDUCTED COLLEGE TOURS WITHIN KENTUCKY AS WELL AS SEVERAL ADJOINING STATES. WE VISITED SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL SITED THAT WERE APPROPRIATE FOR THE VARIOUS AGES. EVERY OTHER YEAR, CULTURAL TRIPS ARE TAKEN ABROAD TO CONTINUE TO ENHANCE THE SCHOLARS EXPERIENCE. EXPENSES USUALLY INCLUDE TRAVEL, HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS, MEALS FOR SCHOLARS, AND ENTRANCE FEES INTO ANY MUSEUMS.
  2. $94,900 spent. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE. NATIONAL SPEAKERS ARE BROUGHT IN TO MOTIVATE BOTH THE PARENTS AND STUDENTS AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. BMW ACADEMY KICK-OFF IN AUGUST AND IN THE FALL BACK INTO BMW AFTER CHRISTMAS. EXPENSES USUALLY INCLUDE TRAVEL FOR THE SPEAKERS, MEALS, AND SPEAKER FEES.
  3. $91,635 spent. BEAUTILLION IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT THE YOUNG MEN TO SOCIETY. A FORMAL DINNER IS HELD AT THE HOTEL WHERE SCHOLARS ARE PRESENTED TO SOCIETY BY THEIR MOTHERS. THEY TAKE DANCE CLASSES AND MUST OBTAIN TUXEDOS. THIS GIVES THE SCHOLARS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES AS PRESENTABLE YOUNG MEN AND ALSO ENHANCE THEIR COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS. EXPENSES INCLUDE THE HOTEL FEE, MEALS, DANCE LESSONS, DECORATIONS, AND GIFTS FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOLARS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2019.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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